Two Shot and One Dead after Standoff

Modesto, CA – Police rescue two shooting victims from a west Modesto residence early this morning.

At about 12:05 AM police were called to the 1100 block of Cannes Ave to investigate a shooting.When officers arrived, they saw several individuals exiting the residence.Those who exited were questioned and told police an injured female victim was still inside the home with the suspect.A male victim was located outside of the residence.The male was taken to a safe location where he was transported to a local hospital for a gunshot wound.He is in stable condition.

Officers on scene devised a plan to rescue the injured female who was on the phone with 9-1-1 and still inside the residence.A light and sound device was used to distract the suspect as officers made entry and pulled the female to safety.She was transported to a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds where she is in stable condition.

The Modesto Police SWAT and Critical Incident Teams responded to the location and attempted communicating with the suspect; however, he refused to respond to phone negotiations, public address announcements, and verbal negotiations.

Negotiation attempts continued until about 6:00 AM when SWAT officers made entry into the residence and found the suspect deceased in a bedroom by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Victor Salazar Ramirez.

Detectives responded to the residence where they continue to process the scene.The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters can also text information to Crime Stoppers by sending a text message to 274637.Just type “TIP704” along with your message.